Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 4:58 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 10m at 11:08 am (8.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Jul 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:447.83:218.38:51-0.19:240.76:208:34Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:427.74:198.69:49-0.210:310.66:208:34Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:427.65:199.010:49-0.411:380.46:208:33Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:457.66:229.311:51-0.66:218:33Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:517.77:249.612:420.112:51-0.86:218:33Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:547.98:249.81:42-0.21:49-1.06:228:33New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:548.19:209.92:39-0.52:46-1.26:228:33New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:508.310:139.83:33-0.73:42-1.26:238:33New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:468.311:059.64:24-0.84:35-1.06:238:33New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:408.311:559.25:12-0.85:26-0.76:248:32Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:348.25:58-0.66:16-0.36:248:32Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:448.71:278.16:43-0.37:060.26:258:32Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:348.32:198.07:280.07:570.66:268:32First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:237.83:097.98:140.38:511.06:268:31First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:127.53:577.99:010.59:471.26:278:31First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:597.24:447.99:500.710:431.36:278:30First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:487.15:327.910:400.811:371.26:288:30Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:387.06:228.011:300.76:298:30Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:307.07:118.212:271.112:190.66:298:29Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:207.17:588.41:140.91:070.56:308:29Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:087.28:418.51:590.71:530.46:308:28Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:527.49:218.72:420.52:380.26:318:28Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:337.59:598.73:240.33:220.26:328:27Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:127.710:358.74:040.14:060.16:328:26Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:517.811:128.64:440.04:490.16:338:26Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:328.011:528.55:23-0.25:330.26:348:25Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:178.16:04-0.26:190.36:348:24Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:378.31:078.36:47-0.27:090.56:358:24Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:298.02:038.57:35-0.28:060.76:368:23Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:267.83:028.78:29-0.29:090.86:368:22Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:267.74:028.99:28-0.110:160.86:378:22Third Quarter31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8669103)

Common Questions About Bluffton, SC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bluffton, SC today?

Slack tide in Bluffton, SC is approximately 2:03 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Bluffton, SC?

Bluffton, SC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Bluffton, SC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Bluffton, SC?

Tide predictions for Bluffton, SC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Bluffton, SC?

Tide data for Bluffton, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8669103. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8669103.

What is the moon phase in Bluffton, SC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Bluffton, SC is Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated). This places Bluffton, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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